Pate de Verre with Sayaka Suzuki
This class will explore the traditional art nouveau style of pate de verre, a glass casting and mold making process using glass powders and frit. The results of pate de verre are unique; from being completely opaque like marble, to translucent to transparent with opaque components. The particle size of the glass determines the outcome of the castings.
The class will begin by making color samples by mixing glass powders together to make various shades. We will discuss opacity, transparency and ways to achieve the variations. We will create relief designs in clay to learn about the movement of glass and color application of colors. We will mix, paint, and create gradations with powdered glass to create our own language of colors. So not only will you learn the traditional mold making techniques, you will learn to work like a painter- painting with paste of glass powders.
Skills learned : Students will learn basic clay modeling (that will not be fired), mold making for glass, painting with glass powders on relief forms, creating personalized gradations and various tints of glass colors, basic coldworking and polishing. I will work on students one on one with idea development. This won’t be a conceptually based class, but I will discuss some artists, show examples and speak on the traditions of pate de verre to spark idea development.
All Levels
September 10-14, 2026
10am-5/6pm each day
5 DAY WORKSHOP
Deposit = $600
Balance = $600
Full Price = $1,200
You will be charged the balance 60 days prior to workshop date!
~ A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot in all workshops. The balance is due 60 days prior to the workshop date.
We are now charging a $25 fee to join our workshop waiting lists. If you get offered a spot in a workshop, the $25 fee will go towards your deposit. If you are offered a spot and DO NOT take it, you will lose half of your $25 fee. If we don’t have any cancellations, your $25 fee will be refunded.
All glass and materials are included in this class. Either bring lunch, or we will order out and pick up for you!
There will also be a dinner hosted by Meryl Raiffe, filled with fun and games!
There are 6 rooms available for rent at Meryl’s house! If you are interested, please let us know in the comment field at check out.
If you'd like more information before registering for this class online, feel free to call us at 732-384-7504
